CCC&TSPM conducted a training course for the Chinese theological construction propaganda team, marking its first national working conference after the 11th National Chinese Christian Congress.
On March 27-28, the meeting was attended by more than 150 members of preaching teams from all over the country and leaders of CC&TSPMs in provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities, said CCC&TSPM.
Rev. Wu Wei, president of the China Christian Council (TSPM), emphasized in his opening speech that this conference was related to the development of the propaganda team in the next five years.
Rev. Xu Xiaohong, chairman of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement (TSPM), interpreted the "Outline of the Five-Year Work Plan for Further Advancing the Sinicization of Christianity (2023-2027)" ("Outline" hereinafter) in his lecture. Pastor Xu pointed out that the process of sinicization of Christianity had entered a new stage from the initial stage to gradually deepening, as the “Outline” featured breaking through theological problems to build the foundation of Chinese theology; deepening localization of Christianity with church practices; perfecting organizational support by implementing responsibilities.
Xu provided an interpretation of the “Outline” from the perspectives of God, Christ, humanity, and the church. He hoped that the participants would continue to explore the sinicization of Bible translation, theological education, pastoral care, and expression of faith.
Pastor Xu suggested that special committees of CCC&TSPM, CC&TSPMs at diverse levels, and theological seminaries make feasible work suggestions on de-westernization, decolonization, and de-vulgarization in the process of sinicization with tailored efforts and bold practice.
Professor Chen Yongtao of Nanjing Union Theological Seminary gave a special lecture titled "Exploring the Doctrine of God from the Perspective of Chinese Culture," emphasizing the importance of academic thinking and talent cultivation in the sinicization of Christianity.
On March 28, Rev. Lin Manhong, vice president and general secretary of the CCC, succinctly reviewed the main work and achievements of the propaganda team over the past twelve years, as well as the challenges they faced, and deployed the main work for 2024.
Rev. Lin pointed out that preaching team members should preach sermons with this-year theme of "Respect Life, Witness Glory," adhering to the direction of the sinicization of Christianity.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
中国基督教神学思想建设宣讲团培训会议在上海召开。
据中国基督教两会，3月27日至28日，来自全国各地的宣讲团成员150余人和部分省（自治区、直辖市）基督教两会负责同工参加会议。
中国基督教协会会长吴巍牧师在开幕讲话中强调，此次会议是中国基督教第十一次代表会议召开以来，第一次全国性大型工作会议；关系到今后五年中国基督教神学思想建设宣讲团的发展。
中国基督教三自爱国运动委员会主席徐晓鸿牧师在讲座中解读了《深入推进我国基督教中国化五年工作规划纲要（2023—2027年）》（以下简称“新纲要”）。徐牧师从新纲要的主要特点；破解神学瓶颈，构建中国神学基础；推进教会实践，深化中国化足履实地；落实实施责任，完善组织保障四个方面，指出基督教中国化的进程已从开始起步阶段进入到逐步进深的新阶段。
徐牧师从上帝论、基督论、人论、教会论几方面对新纲要进行了神学角度的解读，他希望与会同工继续探索中国化的圣经翻译、神学教育、教会牧养和信仰表达方式。徐牧师对基督教全国两会各专门委员会、各省（自治区、直辖市）基督教两会和神学院校提出要因地制宜，不断创新，大胆实践和探索，在中国化的探索中进一步去除西方化、殖民化、庸俗化影响等可行性工作建议。
金陵协和神学院陈永涛教授在题为“从中国文化视角探讨上帝论”的专题讲座中指出，基督教中国化的完成，需要学术思想方面的契入，而就这方面而言，人才培养非常关键。
28日，中国基督教协会副会长兼总干事林曼红牧师以图文并茂的形式，言简意赅地回顾了十二年来中国基督教神学思想建设宣讲团的主要工作和宣讲成果，以及所面临的挑战，并就2024年主要工作进行了部署。林牧师指出，宣讲团成员要围绕今年“尊重生命，见证荣美”的宣讲主题，始终坚持我国基督教中国化方向。
中国基督教神学思想建设宣讲团培训会议在沪召开
CCC&TSPM conducted a training course for the Chinese theological construction propaganda team, marking its first national working conference after the 11th National Chinese Christian Congress.
On March 27-28, the meeting was attended by more than 150 members of preaching teams from all over the country and leaders of CC&TSPMs in provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities, said CCC&TSPM.
Rev. Wu Wei, president of the China Christian Council (TSPM), emphasized in his opening speech that this conference was related to the development of the propaganda team in the next five years.
Rev. Xu Xiaohong, chairman of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement (TSPM), interpreted the "Outline of the Five-Year Work Plan for Further Advancing the Sinicization of Christianity (2023-2027)" ("Outline" hereinafter) in his lecture. Pastor Xu pointed out that the process of sinicization of Christianity had entered a new stage from the initial stage to gradually deepening, as the “Outline” featured breaking through theological problems to build the foundation of Chinese theology; deepening localization of Christianity with church practices; perfecting organizational support by implementing responsibilities.
Xu provided an interpretation of the “Outline” from the perspectives of God, Christ, humanity, and the church. He hoped that the participants would continue to explore the sinicization of Bible translation, theological education, pastoral care, and expression of faith.
Pastor Xu suggested that special committees of CCC&TSPM, CC&TSPMs at diverse levels, and theological seminaries make feasible work suggestions on de-westernization, decolonization, and de-vulgarization in the process of sinicization with tailored efforts and bold practice.
Professor Chen Yongtao of Nanjing Union Theological Seminary gave a special lecture titled "Exploring the Doctrine of God from the Perspective of Chinese Culture," emphasizing the importance of academic thinking and talent cultivation in the sinicization of Christianity.
On March 28, Rev. Lin Manhong, vice president and general secretary of the CCC, succinctly reviewed the main work and achievements of the propaganda team over the past twelve years, as well as the challenges they faced, and deployed the main work for 2024.
Rev. Lin pointed out that preaching team members should preach sermons with this-year theme of "Respect Life, Witness Glory," adhering to the direction of the sinicization of Christianity.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
Training Conference for Chinese Theological Preaching Team Kicks Off in Shanghai
